An Illinois Parenting Plan is a document outlining the legal rights and duties of parents in regard to their children. It outlines the allocation of parental responsibilities, parenting time, and decision-making between the two parents. This document is usually a part of a larger divorce or parenting agreement, and is required by the state of Illinois in order to finalize a divorce. The Illinois Parenting Plan outlines the rights and responsibilities of each parent, such as physical care, financial support, medical decisions, and education decisions. It also includes provisions for holiday and vacation schedules, communication between the parents, and other relevant issues. There are two types of Illinois Parenting Plans: a Standard Parenting Plan and a Joint Parenting Plan. The Standard Parenting Plan is a basic plan that outlines the basic rights and duties of the parents. The Joint Parenting Plan is used when parents agree to share joint legal and physical custody of the children. This plan provides for both parents to have significant decision-making power and equal parenting time with the children.